Moss also sells the socket It's actually 1-61/64ths, 8 sided. Their part
number 384-905.
G-
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From: britcars@juno.com[SMTP:britcars@juno.com]
Sent: Friday, February 07, 1997 11:03 AM
To: gmapes@ball.com
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: MGB axle nut size
On Fri, 07 Feb 1997 08:02:41 -0700 gmapes@ball.com (Glenn Mapes) writes:
>
>Hi All
>A friend is trying to rebuild the rear axle from a 1965 MGB (early
>style
>rear axle). He has measured the size of the nut that holds part of
>the axle
>assembly to the housing as 1 15/16. He has not been able to locate a
>socket
>of that size (Snap-On, Mac, Sears, etc). My questions are:
>1. is this the correct size?
>2. if so, where can one obtain a socket of that size?
Glenn, one of our club members has made up these special, 8-sided sockets
and is willing to sell them. Call Adrian Haemmig at 916-272-1950 for
details.
Lawrie
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